The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 556 555 Jingzhou Changes Owner (27)

Jingzhou, Xiangyang.

Sima Yi was sitting alone in the hall of the government office, looking down at the book. The county magistrate of Xiangyang suddenly came in from the door, first saluted Sima Yi, and then clasped his fists and said, "Report to the military commander, it's not good. , now the whole city is full of rumors, saying that Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are leading an army to attack Xiangyang, making the people in the city panic..."

"Have you found out who spread the rumors?" Sima Yi hurriedly put down the book in his hand and asked after hearing this.

The county magistrate shook his head and said: "This rumor started overnight. It seems that there was no such rumor yesterday. The subordinates also sent people to investigate, but so far no results have been found."

Sima Yi said: "Then continue to search until you find it."

"Here!" The county magistrate hurriedly left the government office without looking back.

After the county magistrate left, a faint smile appeared on the corner of Sima Yi's mouth. He immediately called a confidant, whispered something in his confidant's ear, and the confidant nodded repeatedly, and left the hall of the government office.

In fact, this rumor was deliberately spread by Sima Yi. Not long after the Kuai clan was all beheaded, Sima Yi planned this rumor.

The news that Liu Qi beheaded the Kuai family was like a depth bomb, and quickly spread around Xiangyang. Ordinary people did not understand what Liu Qi did, because the Kuai family had assisted the Liu family for so many years and had never done anything. What an outrageous thing.On the contrary, Kuai's people often show compassion and set up porridge sheds everywhere to help the poor who can't afford to eat.

In addition, the Kuai family was the leader of the Jingzhou gentry. The killing of the Kuai family directly led to the Jingzhou gentry's support for Liu Qi. In addition, Sima Yi was secretly spreading various rumors, which directly led to Jingzhou's dissatisfaction. The gentry's support for Liu Qi declined, and they all hoped that Jingzhou would have a real master who would lead them and govern Jingzhou together.

Those officials, big and small, who had been favored by the Kuai family hated Liu Qi to the core, and thought Liu Qi was crazy. Otherwise, how could they kill the hard-working Kuai family?

On the surface, Jingzhou is like a calm lake, but in fact, in the depths of this lake, there is a constant undercurrent. Coupled with the sudden explosion of rumors today, the people in Xiangyang suddenly feel an unprecedented life. They all feel that Jingzhou is living in a crack. Whether it is Zhang Yan in the north or Sun Quan in Jiangdong, they all look at Jingzhou covetously.

However, Liu Qi, who was guarding his father's spirit, didn't know about all this.

Half an hour later, a confidant soldier came to Sima Yi's side, and told Sima Yi a big news. The Kuai family's disciples and old officials had already started to move quietly. They contacted each other in private. They are planning to avenge Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue brothers, and they will meet tonight at the home of Deng Xi, the prefect of Changsha, to discuss major plans.

Deng Xi, the prefect of Changsha, and Liu Xian, the prefect of Guiyang, were all subordinates of Liu Qi in Jiangxia in the past. Together with Sima Yi, Han Song and others, they assisted Liu Qi in leveling the Cai family.The two of them were therefore appointed by Liu Qi as the prefect of Changsha and the prefect of Guiyang respectively.

Among them, Deng Xi, the prefect of Changsha, was a disciple of Kuai Liang. He once studied Confucian classics with Kuai Liang.

Deng Xi was also one of the more than 50 officials invited by Kuai Liang to go to remonstrate. On that day, Deng Xi witnessed the whole process of Kuai Liang's beheading.

However, in the environment where he could not protect himself at that time, Deng Xi was the first person to jump out and accuse Kuai Yue of being an accomplice, because in his view, even if he did not identify himself, as Kuai Liang's inseparable younger brother, Kuai Yue Also do not escape death.Anyway, Kuai Yue was sure to die, so it would be better to take the opportunity to add insult to injury, which could save their lives instead.

But in fact, the moment Deng Xi identified Kuai Yue, his heart was bleeding, because he knew what the consequences of doing so would be, and what kind of disaster it would bring to Kuai.But if he didn't do this, he wouldn't be able to survive, and he wouldn't be able to avenge the tragic deaths of the Kuailiang and Kuaiyue clans.

Afterwards, Deng Xi began to run around in secret again, contacting various officials in the city, explaining what he did at that time, and hoping to get their help, he planned to secretly plan to attack the government office, kill Liu Qi, and avenge Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue .

After Sima Yi learned about these situations, he just smiled coldly, because this was exactly what he expected to see. If Deng Xi wanted to avenge Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue, then let him go. An eyeliner can know their every move. When Deng Xi plots a rebellion and invades the government office to kill Liu Qi, he will kill Deng Xi and others. In this way, Jingzhou will be completely under his control , and he can justifiably dedicate Jingzhou to Zhang Yan to achieve a smooth transition.

So, Sima Yi sent people to continue to monitor Deng Xi and others' every move, and the eyeliner also sent news from the inside. They made an appointment at midnight tomorrow night to lead the army into the government office, kill Liu Qi, and avenge Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue.Most of the people they led were servants of their own mansion, and no one from the army participated in it.

After Sima Yi got the news, he began to make active arrangements. He wanted to give the green light to this revenge plan, because relying only on these servants in the mansion, he was no match for Liu Qi's personal guards.All he had to do was call out the personal guards so that those who killed Liu Qi could go unimpeded.

So, Sima Yi went to the mansion in person, found Jun Sima of Liu Qi's personal guard, told the Jun Sima that today was his birthday, and he didn't have any relatives or friends in Xiangyang City, so he took the initiative to invite Jun Sima to the mansion. be a guest.

Of course, Liu Qi's army Sima was flattered, and he was very excited to be invited by Sima Yi, and expressed his willingness to be a guest.

Sima Yi even suggested that he bring the hundreds of guards to celebrate together. After hesitating for a while, Sima agreed. After all, those people guarded Liu Qi's side day and night and worked tirelessly. It was time to relax.

In addition, Sima Yi even sent people to invite wealthy gentry and celebrities in the city, still using his birthday as an excuse, and Deng Xi and others were also invited.

The plan of Deng Xi and others, because it was carried out at Zishi, did not conflict with the time of attending Sima Yi's birthday banquet, so they agreed to join.

In the evening, Sima Yi's mansion, which was originally deserted, was full of excitement everywhere. The streets in front of the mansion were filled with large and small carriages and soft sedan chairs, and there were long queues.

The mansion where Sima Yi lived was originally Cai Mao's mansion. Since the Cai family was killed, this place has become the most deserted place in Xiangyang City. However, tonight, it is lively again. Those who were invited were all elated When I came to the mansion, one was to attend Sima Yi's birthday banquet, and the other was to visit the mansion.

Cai Mansion, in the past, not everyone could enter Cai Mansion if they wanted to. Even members of Cai's party may not be able to enter Cai Mansion.The Cai Mansion at that time was the gathering place of Jingzhou's upper class. It played every night, and there was a small banquet every three days, and a big banquet every five days.

Now, among the people Sima Yi invites, there are many young people. These people are young talents who have been promoted by him, and those young people also follow Sima Yi as an example, and they are even more loyal to Sima Yi. This is why One of the reasons why Sima Yi's eyeliner is everywhere.

For them, Sima Yi has the kindness to know each other, so these young people also like to do things for Sima Yi, and they are extremely utilitarian, so they never consider whether things are right or wrong, as long as things are arranged by Sima Yi, They will try their best to do well so that Sima Yi can remember their achievements and promote them.

Tonight, destined to be a sleepless night, is also a special night.Those who came to Sima Yi's birthday banquet together were Yi Ji, Jiang Wan, Ma Liang, Liu Min, Pan Jun and others who were protected by Sima Yi, as well as Liu Xian, the prefect of Guiyang who was released by Zhang Fei, the rich gentry, Almost all the officials came to participate, and the hall of Sima Yi's mansion was full of guests, and it was very lively.

And all the people who came to the banquet saw a very familiar figure, that is, the military commander of Liu Qi's personal guard. In addition, Deng Xi was even more keenly aware that at the banquet tonight, the person in charge of standing guard The guards seemed to be Liu Qi's personal guards.

Deng Xi secretly paid attention to the number of personal guards, and roughly calculated, there are 480 personal guards scattered in various places in the mansion.Liu Qi's personal guards consisted of 500 people, which meant that there were only [-] personal guards left by Liu Qi's side.

Deng Xi's unintentional discovery made him feel refreshed. If he could find a way to get these personal guards drunk in Sima Yi's mansion tonight, then their operation tonight would surely be a success.And Liu Qi must die too!
After the banquet started, just as Deng Xi was about to find an opportunity to suggest something to Sima Yi and let the hard-working personal guards drink together, Sima Yi's words directly made him feel elated.

In front of everyone, Sima Yi told the military guard Sima, they have worked hard, let them relax tonight, and he has prepared delicious food and wine, let them go to the backyard to eat and drink to their heart's content, let them indulge if they don't get drunk One night is fine.

Army Sima agreed with Sima Yi's suggestion, and went out of the hall. After some orders, all the guards on guard gathered in the backyard. What was waiting for them was a table full of sumptuous food and drink. Without further ado, everyone started eating He drank heavily.

(End of this chapter)